Archaic Nepal guardian statue head, Ancient Tribal Art
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This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture head from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil spirits. This head from the dopal region at one time was part of a larger post of statue, what remains still has a highly spiritual aesthetic. Measures 9 inches tall.
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Heavy erosion, what remains is stable.
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Archaic Nepal guardian statue head, Ancient Tribal Art
Estimate $150 - $300
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